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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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